Director – Water Environment
Central London/ Glasgow/ Perth (relocation package available)
Full-time | Permanent
About the Opportunity
A well-established environmental consultancy, known for its practical and responsible approach to development, is looking for a senior leader to head up its growing water environment division of 7 experienced individuals split across 3 UK offices. This is a rare opportunity to take on a director-level role that combines hands-on technical involvement with team leadership and strategic oversight.
The company works across the UK, supporting clients through the planning and development process with a focus on delivering environmentally sound, technically robust, and commercially viable solutions.
Your Role
As Director of Water Environment, you’ll be responsible for the operational and strategic direction of a multidisciplinary team working across flood risk, surface water drainage, and peatland hydrology.
You'll oversee client delivery, internal operations, and business development—ensuring technical quality, commercial success, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading a team of specialists across water-related disciplines, providing both technical input and managerial oversight
* Supporting company-wide strategy in collaboration with other directors and senior leadership
* Managing project delivery, client relationships, financial reporting, and team resourcing
* Driving quality assurance, innovation, and professional development within the team
* Developing new business opportunities and representing the company externally
* Maintaining a hands-on role in complex or high-value projects where your expertise is most valuable
* Fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
About You
* 10+ years' experience in environmental consultancy, ideally with technical grounding in one or more of: flood risk, drainage design, or peatland restoration
* Chartered membership of a relevant institution (e.g., CIWEM, ICE, IEMA)
* A strong understanding of relevant UK legislation, guidance, and policy
* Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, business development, and team management
* Experience working on major planning applications, DCOs, or nationally significant infrastructure projects
* Clear, confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style
What’s on Offer
* Salary of £60,000+, depending on experience
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with additional days increasing with length of service)
* Very flexible working hours and hybrid home/office working options
* Generous CPD allowance (20 days per year) and paid professional subscriptions
Application Process
To express interest or request more details in confidence, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to: connor.sandison@edenscott.com